Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware ebay. Glassware products made by handicraftsmen in beijing are featured with royal styles. Fire king housewares, fire king kitchenware, fire king dinnerware fire king was a line of the anchor hocking glass company which began in 1941 and continued into the 1970s. Anchor hocking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale ebay. We no longer accept checks or money orders from outside of the usa. Oven fireking glassware from 1950s artifact collectors.
Common fireking glassware patterns the spruce crafts. Pyrex glass oil burner pipe thick color glass 4 inches gray black. Most commonly called a cereal bowl, this is one of fire kings most loved patterns. Fire king was a line of the anchor hocking glass company which began in 1941 and continued into the 1970s. Famous for its fireking brand of glassware in the mid20th century, anchor hocking glass corporation began as the hocking glass company of lancaster, ohio.
Ive just pulled out my anchor hocking fire king book. Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale ebay. The pieces are beautifully photographed and each has a careful description. Fire king was pressed glass dinnerware and kitchenware made from oven proof glass, usually opaque apart from a few items like the clear crystal line in ovenware. In 1942, anchor hocking introduced the popular fire king glassware line which they continued making into the late 1970s. Anchorhocking glass companys popular fire king r dinnerware and cookware were part of nearly every american home from the 1940s to the 1970s. I read it was first released in 1940s but this particular mark was introduced in 1951 and used through the 1950s according to this source like it. Could it be said that fireking is pyrex before pyrex. Justia trademarks categories housewares and glass fireking trademark details. This colorful new book is an important edition to the fireking literature, and will be cherished by collectors everywhere.
Fire and light glass silver bonsai gallery outer banks. Over 2000 pieces of this highly collectible household glassware are illustrated in color, and current prices are given. Anchor hocking was one of the largest producers of depression glass and offered it in pink, crystal, green, red, and ice blue. Fire king, golden anniversary dinnerware by anchor hocking. Fireking, a brand of glass made by anchor hocking from 1940 through 1976 is readily associated with many different colors of dinnerware and kitchenware including jadeite and sapphire blue. Fire king, anchor hocking glass corporations most famous brand, was originally made for cooking and serving food. It measures approximately 9 14 inch x 5 14 inch x 2 34 inches high. To be sure i did do an internet search and could find not find anything to the contrary. Glass fire king glass fire king collectible mugs since we no longer accept credit cards you can still use credit cards for payment by going through pay pal which we accept. We can provide you all the information you need to collect or use fireking. It can store food in the freezer, and cook it in the oven or microwave. In 1942, in the hopes of cornering a fresh market for affordable and attractive cookware, anchor hocking glass began producing their nowfamous line of ovenproof, lowcost, lowexpansion borosilicate glassware. Get the best deal for anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware from the largest online selection at. Anchor hocking glass company was established in 1905 and developed fire king jadeite, peach lustre, and innovative glass production techniques including new methods to make pressed glass in large quantities and low cost.
This is a set for twelve, all in very nice conditio. Glassware flowers look big and beautiful, but the skills required for making them are basic and simple, as they are just a combination of different pieces. During the 1940s, the anchor hocking glass company, of lancaster, ohio, introduced a colorful kitchenware line known as fire king. Get the best deals on clear anchor hocking fire king 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Gallery of glass fire king collectible mugs at fort. Anchor hocking anchorwhite milk white at replacements, ltd.
I am dropping over here this glassware, similar to pyrex, by fire king, usa. Vintage fire king dinnerware and glassware products were first produced by the anchor hocking glass corp. This book is a former library book and contains the usual stamps and markings. Fire king was originally produced in the 1940s for everyday use, rather than display. Manufactured from the early 1940s to the 1970s by the anchor hocking company, this affordable collectible glassware can be found at thrift shops, flea markets, and yard sales at very reasonable prices. Glass fire king vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Fireking is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. This guide shows all the most popular patterns, pieces, and colors. Fireking was originally produced in the 1940s for everyday use, rather than display. They are marked to the underside, fireking oven ware. See more information and must haves from silver bonsai gallery. From the 1940s through 2000, anchor hocking glass corporation of lancaster, ohio, produced an extensive line of heat resistant oven glassware called fire king. Get the best deal for anchor hocking fire king 40s, 50s, 60s glassware from the largest online selection at.
Fireking trademark of anchor hocking llc registration. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Anchor hocking fire king clear microwave cooking for one by. Ah made all sorts of colors and combinations as you know. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your glassrelated questions in the future.
Founded in 1996 glasgow, ky 42141 open by appointment only phone. Clear anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware ebay. A good book to have on hand when identifying this type of glass is anchor hockings fireking and more by gene florence now out of print but still available through used booksellers. The companys lines included not only dinnerware but also a plethora of glass kitchen items, breakfast sets, candy dishes, range sets, vases, and more. Economical to produce, it became popular because it was durable, fashionable and inexpensive. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Anchor hockings fireking and more by gene florence. Glassware can be divided into three categories in terms of shape. Fireking patterns gallery vintage kitchen glass guide.
Get the best deal for anchor hocking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware from the largest online selection at. Fire king housewares, fire king kitchenware, fire king dinnerware. Anchor hockings fireking and more by cathy florence and gene florence. Its decorated in all antique cookware, utensils, etc and i use the glassware that i have collected for over 30 years. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Fireking glass information from the glass encyclopedia.
The baker is signed on the bottom fire king oven glass. Schiffer publishing an unauthorized guide to firekingt glasswares during the. It is in excellent, unused condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Meilink safe moves manufacturing to new albany, indiana. Purchase this book and support the friends of central community library in manassas, va. Fire king jadeite by anchor hocking microwave cooking for.
Hi all, i am dropping over here this glassware, similar to pyrex, by fireking, usa. Fire king is most often associated with the very collectible green glassware known as jadeite. While fire king isnt a highend collectible, some rarer pieces are worth a good deal of money. Since its peak in the 1960s, it has become highly collectible for its nostalgia, colorful patterns, and practicality. If a watched pot never boils, then this cool new cool new glass pot from moma is going to seemingly take forever. It includes bowls, saucers, plates, mixing bowls, cups, and salt and pepper shakers. The popularity of firekings jadeite, an opaque green glass produced from the late1940s through the late1960s, got quite a bit of fuel from martha stewart in the mid1990s when a kitchen lined with this dinnerware and utilitarian kitchen glass first appeared in her magazine spreads. During the 1940s, the anchor hocking glass company, of lancaster, ohio. But as part of anchor hocking, its also a line of very functional clear glass ovenserveware. Most commonly called a cereal bowl, this is one of fire king s most loved patterns. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Unauthorized guide to fireking glasswares clements, monica lynn on. The companys lines included not only dinnerware but also a plethora of glass kitchen items measuring cups, mixing bowls, mugs, and more.
The diverse selection of fire king glassware over almost half a century includes many patterns that were used in everyday kitchens, but some pieces are more unusual. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Scarce and highly collectible pieces of anchor hocking fire king. Four beautifully bright orange bowls in the kimberly pattern. Included are the popular jadite and opaque blue lines, as well as the eagerly. Each piece is presented in the signature green glass and are marked to the underside, fire king. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking glassware. This pocketsize guide offers a brief history, with over 200 full color photographs, updated market values, and index. Atomic star biscayne blue heaven bouttonierre candle glow country kitchen fleurette gingham flowers. Gallery of glass fire king collectible mugs at fort logan. I have been using vintage fire king bakeware for many years both in the oven and the microwave and have never had any ill effects. There are a few of the usual white streaks in the ivory glass, done in. This is a page where you can ask questions about pyrex, fire king, andor glasbake.
Fire king glass is a pressed oven glass similar to pyrex. Fire and light recycled glass dinnerware and home decor at. Fireking, anchor hocking, 40s, 50s, 60s, glassware, glass. Fire king glassware was first manufactured in the 1940s. Glassware fireking baby bottle binkys nurser set bottle fireking baby bottle this is an adorable find and would make an instant treasure in any collection. Set of four nice big jadite bowls for soup, stew or chili. Keeping your kids reading when on a break from school is not always an easy task.
Each piece is presented in the iconic jade green color. So i am confident you can use anything you have without any problems. Pyrex, glasbake, fire king buy sell trade learn home. Unlike anchors previous glassware pattern, royal ruby, fire king products were marketed as purely functional and utilitarian items and were sometimes given away at gas stations or sold as promotional. This book contains numerous rarities, never before shown, as well as common firekingr that has been part of everyday life for over 50 years. There are a number of other colors and patterns to know when it comes to collectible fireking glass. Collectible and antique glassware, fireking on cyberattic. The book i received was in excellent condition and perfect for my needs. From the 1940s through 2000, anchor hocking glass corporation of. Handmade in italy, this gorgeous transparent 8 quart pot lets you see whats cooking through its tempered, flameproof borosilicate glass walls that can withstand high stovetop.
A guide to anchor hocking fire king from the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Founded in 1905 near the hocking river for which its named, the pressedglass company prospered on its own until 1937, when it merged with the anchor cap and closure corporation of long. Anchor hocking, anchorwhite milk white replacements, ltd. Out of curiosity, i checked the 2006 edition out from my local library to compare the two books.
Initial reports indicated that the new restaurant ware would be marked with only a paper label that could easily be removed. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. Named for its opaque, palegreen color, the glassware known as jadeite was first manufactured by mckee. Fireking2000, which was first mentioned on our fireking news page.
Vintage peach luster milk glass cups and saucers, anchor hocking fireking glassware. According to a collectors guide to anchorhockings fireking glassware, volume 2, georges briard is a fictitious name chosen by artist and glassware designer jascha broido and his friend max wille. Get the best deals on clear anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Fire king is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. Fire king, a brand of glass made by anchor hocking from 1940 through 1976 is readily associated with many different colors of dinnerware and kitchenware including jadeite and sapphire blue. The glassware covered in the book carries the fireking trademark of anchor hocking glass company. They produced dinner, glass and tableware in numerous patterns and colors but are probably most wellknown for their jadeite pieces. Currently it is made of tempered sodalimesilicate glass. Much was sold as open stock or as needed like the ovenware and serving pieces, but they also put out dinnerware sets. Many will remember seeing some of these pieces among their grandmothers glassware. Anchor hocking fire king clear microwave cooking for one. An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price. Fireking candleglow vintage fire king, fire king, vintage.
A collection of vintage jadeite glassware by fireking. Glassfire kingvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. We can provide you all the information you need to collect or use fire king. I have a 2 qt fire king casserole dish with a silver signature on the lid marked georges briard. More recently, a new problem has emerged for fireking collectors with the introduction of jadeite2000 aka. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. There are a number of other colors and patterns to know when it comes to collectible fire king glass. The depression glass and the fire king lines of glassware are particularly common. Replacement pieces available for the fire king, golden anniversary pattern made by anchor hocking. They include the rare and valuable jadeite ball jug. They include the rare and valuable jadeite ball jug and the jadeite beaded mixing bowls.